(ResponseSource - Sep. 29, 2026) - HALLOWEEN LOYALTY DISCOUNTS HIT 34% AS PRICE CHECK REVEALS GBP18 GAP ON TREATS

A new Halloween price check has found that 15 food and treat products at Tesco and Sainsbury's cost GBP53.05 at their normal shelf prices but GBP34.90 using the available Clubcard and Nectar prices a difference of GBP18.15.

The research by UK money-saving website My Favourite Voucher Codes recorded Halloween prices during September 2026 across Tesco, Sainsbury's, Home Bargains, Poundland, BandM and Argos.

For the 15 supermarket food and treat products where both a standard price and loyalty price were recorded on 28 September, using all of the available Clubcard and Nectar prices reduced the combined total by 34.2%.

The Tesco sample fell from GBP32.95 to GBP21.80, a saving of GBP11.15.

At Sainsbury's, the five products checked fell from GBP20.10 to GBP13.10, saving GBP7.

Some of the individual differences were substantial. Tesco's Cadbury Family Treatsize 223g was recorded at GBP4.50 at the standard price and GBP2.25 with Clubcard a 50% reduction at the time of the price check.

Other examples included:

Tesco Skittles Fruits Fun Size Bags 324g GBP4 standard price, GBP2.25 Clubcard
Tesco Nestle Mini Mix Selection Box 296g GBP5.25 standard price, GBP3.65 Clubcard
Sainsbury's Wotsits Bag of Bones 120g GBP2.50 standard price, GBP1.35 Nectar
Sainsbury's Haribo Share the Happy Multipack 352g GBP3 standard price, GBP2 Nectar
Sainsbury's Maltesers Funsize Bags GBP4.90 standard price, GBP3.50 Nectar

The findings represent a dated price snapshot rather than a claim that every supermarket loyalty offer provides the same level of saving.

My Favourite Voucher Codes founder Julian House said:

"Looking at Halloween prices, what surprised me wasn't simply that sweets could be expensive. It was the size of the difference between the two prices being shown for exactly the same products.

"Across just 15 discounted products, the loyalty prices removed GBP18.15 from the bill. That's quite a difference when we're talking about sweets and snacks rather than a major household purchase.

"I still wouldn't assume that seeing a Clubcard or Nectar price automatically means you've found the cheapest option. Pack sizes and unit prices are worth checking, and another retailer may still be cheaper.

"But if you're already shopping at Tesco or Sainsbury's this Halloween, it's worth making sure you're actually getting the loyalty price before reaching the checkout."

LOYALTY SAVINGS ABOVE PREVIOUS CMA AVERAGE

The 34.2% saving recorded across the Halloween sample was higher than the average loyalty-price savings found in previous research by the Competition and Markets Authority.

The CMA analysed around 50,000 loyalty-priced grocery products and reported average savings of 17% to 25% across Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Co-op and Morrisons. It also found that 92% of loyalty promotions examined offered genuine savings against the retailer's usual price.

CMA research:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/groceries-loyalty-prices-offer-genuine-savings-says-cma

SMALL HALLOWEEN PURCHASES CAN QUICKLY ADD UP

The wider My Favourite Voucher Codes price check also looked at costumes, decorations and pumpkins.

Many of the items were inexpensive individually, but the research showed how several small purchases could quickly increase the total cost of Halloween.

Examples recorded during the research included:

Home Bargains children's Frankenstein costume GBP7.99
Home Bargains children's clown costume GBP9.99
Poundland LED Pumpkin Character GBP1.50
Poundland Bat Window Light GBP2
BandM Halloween Spooky Door Curtain GBP4
BandM Buried Skeleton with Light-Up Eyes GBP6
Argos Black Woven Pumpkin Decoration GBP6
Argos Large LED Pumpkin Decoration GBP12

House added:

"One of the easiest ways for Halloween spending to get away from you isn't one expensive purchase. It's lots of GBP2, GBP3 and GBP5 purchases.

"A costume, decorations, sweets, pumpkins and an activity can all feel like separate expenses, but they are coming from the same household budget.

"I'd decide what actually matters to your family first and spend the money there, rather than feeling that every part of Halloween needs to be bought."

HALLOWEEN SHOPPING OFTEN LEFT UNTIL THE FINAL WEEK

Separate YouGov research published in October 2025 found that 57% of people who celebrate Halloween only start preparing during the final week, while 55% said they spend less than GBP25.

The research also found that Tesco was used by 33% of Halloween shoppers surveyed and Sainsbury's by 24%.

YouGov research:
https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/53067-uk-halloween-spending-shopping-trends-2025

My Favourite Voucher Codes says leaving purchases until the last few days can reduce the time available to compare prices and alternatives.

METHODOLOGY

My Favourite Voucher Codes recorded publicly advertised Halloween products and prices from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Home Bargains, Poundland, BandM and Argos during September 2026.

The headline loyalty-price calculation is based on 15 food and treat products recorded on 28 September 2026 where both a normal shelf price and either a Tesco Clubcard or Sainsbury's Nectar price were displayed.

Standard-price total: GBP53.05
Loyalty-price total: GBP34.90
Difference: GBP18.15
Saving against standard prices: 34.2%

Prices, promotions, stock and availability can change and may vary by location.

The research did not find sufficient like-for-like evidence to support a general claim that Halloween-branded products cost more than equivalent non-seasonal products.

Full underlying product data and source information are available to journalists on request.

ENDS

ABOUT MY FAVOURITE VOUCHER CODES

My Favourite Voucher Codes is a UK money-saving website providing voucher codes, discounts and practical advice designed to help consumers reduce everyday spending.

The business donates 20% of its monthly profits to charity, with users helping choose the organisations supported through a regular charity poll.

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MEDIA ENQUIRIES

Julian House
My Favourite Voucher Codes
julian@mfvc.co.uk
07801 945342

Additional commentary on Halloween spending, supermarket pricing, voucher codes and consumer money-saving is available.

Full price data, retailer source information and supporting material can be supplied on request.

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